Operator precedence – what does (i=1)*i-- - --i*(i=-3)*i++ + ++i equal and why?

I was looking at some code from a number of years ago and was horrified by the amount of ‘clever code’ in there. After decoding it, I immediately rewrote it. Then I set myself a challenge. Write the dirtiest expression ever to besmirch a hard-drive, then decode it in a blog post. I present to you with the fruit of my labour.

By Clinton Montague | 22 Feb 09 | Posted in Javascript / jQuery, Optimisation, PHP, Productivity / Work, Server side | Comments (4)

Singletons in PHP

Design patterns can be boring things. Especially when the language you’re using keeps changing syntax. I had a bit of trouble implementing a Singleton in PHP, and so I have written this tutorial to explain the errors of my ways.

By Clinton Montague | 16 Nov 08 | Posted in Optimisation, PHP, Server side | Comments (2)

Me on the intertubes

It wouldn't be right to have a web site, be a nerd, and not take this opportunity for a bit of shameless pluggery.

If you like all these weird and magic internet page things, you should try Coaster Nerd, Oxford Bloggers or, if you'd really like some unexplainable sourcery, is it the weekend yet.

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Where to find me

I can be found fairly regularly at Oxford Geek Nights, OxTuttle and other general nerding out activities in and around Oxford.

I am also often found in my natural habitat which is anywhere that you can find an adreneline machine. I frequent English theme parks more often than is healthy, and take trips abroad to sample foreign rides.

From the aviary

Was having a decidedly crap day of development. Just got much better. It's nice when things go your way. #win 1 day ago

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These posts were written at the time of writing and may not still be accurate or reflect my opinions any more. In fact, they may not even be correct or representative at the time of writing. You see, when I write, I just write. I don't do that thing which they always told you to do at school and plan what you want to write first. Because of this, there will almost certainly be a load of typos, grammar errors and incorrect facts and references. If this makes you feel queasy, I apologise that you had to get to the bottom of the page to read this, and hope that some day, you'll learn to forgive me.

What's this site?

Slightlymore started off all too formally for my liking. In the depths of the archives, you'll find tutorials. However if you read the more recent posts, you'll find them a lot more playful and about fun and interesting stuff.

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